Why book a sensory screening and consultation?

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Have you ever stopped to think why certain tasks or situations cause you a lot more anxiety or frustrations than others or do you feel stressed by certain situations without knowing why? Or you could find that your child reacts strongly to certain situations, or even refuse to engage in specific activities. It could all be related to sensory preferences.

Further, did you know that picking activities or structuring your day to meet your sensory preferences can make a huge impact on how you feel every day? For example, for some parking the car further away and getting in a brisk walk to work can just be what they need to better concentrate when they get to work. Others who benefit from deep pressure sensory input to feel regulated might find that their productivity increases when incorporating some sensory strategies throughout the work day. For children picking play activities that meet their sensory needs can make all the difference or for adults engaging in leisure activities that support their sensory preferences can make the world of difference. This is particularly pertinent in neurodivergent individuals (ADHD, Autism etc).

A sensory screening and consultation will use the sensory assessment to gain a better insight into how you or your child perceives the sensory environment and how this affects you during day to day life, at school, work, home and out in the community. This would include a detailed discussion of how sensory preferences are impacting on function, and provide reasons why this could be, and practical strategies to address this.

If you are feeling overwhelmed or stuck, or find that your child is struggling with every day tasks without a clear reason there could be a sensory basis for it. Book a consultation and start the process of a happier, calmer sensory informed lifestyle.